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An effortless swing. A confident putt. A deft lob onto the green.
At The Grand Golf Performance Academy, we understand what you want out of your round. So we’ve assembled a team of accomplished teaching professionals and created impeccable, comprehensive facilities.
In addition to nearly seven full acres of practice areas, San Diego’s only Tom Fazio-designed golf course provides the opportunity to hone your skills in real time with our “On-Course Experience.”
The Grand Golf Performance Academy also features a battery of interpretive tools – from high-speed digital cameras to the SAM PuttLab – that can be applied to every manner of stroke, resulting in measurable and meaningful improvement across your entire game.
For more information or golf instruction reservations, please call the Golf Shop at 858.314.1930.
Junior and Teen Golf Instruction
We also feature instruction programs exclusively for junior and teen golfers, including the Titleist Performance Institute Junior Performance Center.
The Grand Golf Performance Academy instructors teach more than just methods; they take individuals and make them better players.
Shawn Cox, Director of Golf
A member of the Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA), Shawn is a Level 3 Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness and Junior Instructor. Using a physical screening process to identify and isolate physical limitations, he evaluates swing technique and prescribes customized conditioning for each student, including current players on the PGA and LPGA tours.
In 2005, he received Golf Digest’s Best in State Instructor award and became the first person in Southern California to complete the PGA's specialty certification in instruction. Prior to joining The Grand Del Mar, he served as assistant head golf professional at La Jolla Country Club and Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course, where he founded the Junior Golf Club.
Derek Uyeda, Lead Staff Instructor
Named the 2009 Southern California Section Professional Golfers' Association Teacher of the Year after receiving the award for the 2008 Teacher of the Year for the San Diego Chapter of the PGA, Derek Uyeda has specialized in state-of-the-art computerized video instruction and swing analysis since 1995.
In 2003, he was aptly listed among the top 35 golf instructors in California in Golf Digest’s “Best Teachers in Your State” 2003-2004 edition. Derek enjoys working with students of all ages and skill levels, including beginners, accomplished amateurs, collegiate players and PGA touring professionals.
Prior to joining The Grand, Derek taught all over San Diego, including a position at Pro Kids Golf Academy, where the San Diego Chapter of the PGA named him the Assistant Golf Professional of the Year in 1999 for his development of a highly successful teaching method for juniors.
Phil Rodgers, Staff Instructor
Native San Diegan Phil Rodgers is a veteran golfer who played for 22 years on the PGA Tour and six years on the Senior Tour. His extensive career highlights include being named among Golf Digest’s Top 50 Instructors every year since the list’s inception; winning the NCAA Division I Championship while playing at the University of Houston; and winning five times on the PGA Tour.
Most recently, he was inducted into the 2009 Southland Golf Hall of Fame, which lauds him as “one of the most recognized and decorated golf teachers in the world.” Perhaps best known for competing against Bob Charles in a 36-hole playoff in the 1963 British Open, Rodgers has worked with over 100 Tour players, including Jack Nicklaus.
Robert Gensler, Head Golf Professional
With 16 years of experience as a golf professional, he previously worked for six years with Troon Golf, the industry leader in high-end golf course management. In addition, he was head golf professional at the Maderas Golf Club in 2002 and also worked as an assistant pro at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course for five years, where he earned his PGA membership.
Erik Wilson, First Assistant Golf Professional
Part of The Grand Golf Club team since 2004, Erik attained the esteemed PGA of America Membership status in April 2009. Before joining The Grand, he worked for Crosswater Golf Club in Sunriver, Oregon, for five years in both golf and fine dining. A graduate from Oregon State University, he holds a bachelor's degree in exercise sports science.
Wyatt Spencer, Assistant Golf Professional
Spencer was previously golf professional at Barona Creek Golf Club and embarked on a golf career as an attendant at the prestigious U.S. Navy-owned and operated Admiral Baker Golf Course.
All programs are open to the public.
Programs take place from 8 am – 4 pm on select days listed. Students are divided by playing abilities. Student-to-instructor ratio is 4 to 1.
For reservations, call 858.314.1940
Gain a full understanding of your game and learn how to apply your own unique swing to every phase of the game – long and short irons, pitching and sand shots, trouble shots, chipping, putting and more. Our award-winning professionals also help you with on-course strategy while you play a Fazio course that’s both memorable and challenging.
Program includes:
$2,395 per person
April 30 – May 2 – Completed
June 11 – 13 – Completed
July 23 – 25
August 27 – 29
October 22 – 24
Improve consistency from inside 100 yards with this program designed to lower handicaps and rapidly improve scores. Using our SAM Puttlab technology, take an in-depth look at your putting set-up and stroke. Next, we’ll help you with green reading and strategy, as well as chipping, pitching, bunker and lob shots. You’ll also learn short-game practice techniques and drills to continue the improvement after you leave.
Some programs are taught by Phil Rodgers, who has helped over 100 touring professionals.
$1,595 per person
March 27 – 28 – Completed
May 22 – 23 – Completed
August 7 – 8
In an average round, 30-40% of your total shots are spent on the putting green. Learn to master the art of putting through a comprehensive look at how you can save strokes on the greens, from understanding your own individual stroke to green reading and practice drills. Study the effects of loft, aim, upstroke and other factors and the role they play on ball roll and direction. Discovering what to practice and how to improve your tendencies is paramount.
$695 per person
April 18 – Completed
August 1
Calling all ladies with a penchant for good sport and fine wine. Join PGA-certified golf instructor Derek Uyeda and Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning wine director Jesse Rodriguez as they share their secrets for perfect swings and perfectly paired wine. Sign up for one (or all) of these fun, informative and simply delightful sessions.
Thursdays, July 1, August 5 & September 16
Golf Instruction: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Wine Tasting: 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
$40 per person; open to all levels of golfers and wine enthusiasts
Reservations: 858.314.1930
To find out how you can view your swing after a private lesson with The Grand Golf Performance Academy pros, please call the Golf Shop at 858.314.1930.
To schedule your private lesson, please call the Golf Shop at 858.314.1930.
Private Instruction
Intensive one-hour, three-hour and full-day private sessions are tailored to each student and include work in all facets of the game.
One-Hour Lesson – Discover all of the nuances of your swing using technologically advanced digital video equipment. You’ll develop a confidence in your swing that translates to an enhanced learning experience. Includes a take-home CD of the lesson.
Adults, $175 / Juniors, $125
Three-Hour “Train Like the Pros” Session – Revealing precise information on how to improve your game and tailor individual training strategies, this program includes a full swing video lesson, as well as a SAM-Putting Stroke Analysis, used by the top players on the PGA, LPGA and Champions tours. Includes a take-home CD of the lesson and a SAM PuttLab extended report.
$500
90-Minute Putting Evaluation – Fine tune your game on the greens with a complete putting evaluation, featuring a SAM-Putting Stroke Analysis, used by the top players on the PGA, LPGA and Champions tours. The intelligent SAM PuttWare automatically evaluates the putting strokes, calculates all relevant parameters – e.g. rotation, acceleration, swing duration or impact – and graphically displays the results, revealing precise information on how to improve your game and tailor individual training strategies.
$275 per person
Customized Golf Fitness Screening – Utilizing the Titleist Performance Institute screening process, you will undergo a comprehensive golf and physical evaluation with an array of tests typically reserved for the top golfers in the world. Our pros will isolate physical limitations, correlate these findings to your swing technique and prescribe a custom conditioning program. This "total picture" assessment of your body and swing will allow you to maximize your workout and optimize your performance on the course.
$500
Full-Day Program – Begin the day with a valuable on-course evaluation. Then, practice your full swing and short game on the practice area, and receive a SAM-Putting Stroke Analysis, evaluating your technique and movement skills, before finishing back on the golf course in the afternoon to apply your improved techniques.
$1,000
The “On-Course” Experience – Whether you are looking to improve your full swing, chipping, specialty shot skills or more practical aspects of the game such as putting, rules, etiquette and controlling your ball’s flight, there is nothing like on-course instruction and situational practice to test every aspect of your game. As you encounter a particular challenge, you will receive individualized instruction tailored to your skill level.
9 Holes, $300 / 18 Holes, $500
Custom Club Fitting
Friday – Saturday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Sunday – Thursday, by appointment
Experience the most complete outdoor club fitting analysis available – previously only offered to touring professionals. You'll test drive the latest golf equipment from every major manufacturer on the market: Callaway, Titleist, Ping, TaylorMade and Nike.
To schedule your fitting, please call the Golf Shop at 858.314.1930.
Appointments are based on availability at time of booking.
Complimentary for resort guests/$75 for non-guests
SAM PuttFit
Rather than making an efficient stroke, most players have to adapt to an ill-fitted putter, often purchased simply based on optics as they wade through an expanding array of brands and models. Try out several putters and receive a report comparing technique, timing, consistency and overall ratings. Then, we will bend and adjust your putter to optimum characteristics with our onsite putter loft and lie device.
To schedule your fitting, please call the Golf Shop at 858.314.1930.
$150 / $100 with purchase of a new putter at The Grand Golf Club
Golf For Groups
A day under the sun, feet on the greens, club in hand – make it a new memory with a group of co-workers or even your groomsmen. Our pros offer clinics and warm-ups, even full-day training programs for groups (typically serving a minimum of 12 players).
To schedule your private group or corporate event, please contact Chris Wood, group sales manager, at 858.314.1948.
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